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San Francisco new infill residential construction is frequently only 4 floors and rarely above 12, it seems, because of that city's strong aversion to new high-rises. I'm not sure if that's because of earthquake worries, lack of infrastructure, people worried about views and aesthetics, or just plain NIMBYism. Probably some of all of them.

Seattle. The South Lake Union area (SLU) is growing big-time with low to mid-rises. There is a section to the south that allows for higher buildings, but as of today, nobody has any approved proposals for high rises. However, it probably is just a matter of time.

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